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RE68 RYG

2018 Kia Optima

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,242 mi
Last recorded60,242 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Optima53,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE68 RYG
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 60,242 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,305 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 54,238 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 53,966 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 46,217 miles

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Fail 15 Apr 2024 46,217 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays obscuring underbody components

Pass 19 Apr 2023 39,391 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 20 Apr 2022 31,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 26,577 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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RE68 RYG is a 2018 Kia Optima in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 53,278 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RE68 RYG registered?

RE68 RYG is a 2018 Kia Optima, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is RE68 RYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE68 RYG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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